The Indigenous Nations and Peoples eJournal (INPJ) is an interdisciplinary journal that examines legal and policy issues associated with Indigenous nations and peoples throughout the world.
The eJournal focuses on four primary areas: 1. The internal law and governance of Indigenous nations and tribal societies; 2. The law and policy of colonizing nation-states towards Indigenous peoples within their borders; 3. International law affecting the rights of Indigenous peoples; 4. The sovereignty and self-determination of Indigenous nations and peoples.
This eJournal is sponsored by The Center for Indigenous Law, Governance & Citizenship at Syracuse University College of Law is the only research-based law and policy institute on the East Coast focused on Indigenous law and sovereignty.
Table of
Contents
Architectural
Design Controls on Minority Places of Worship in Australia: State Encroachment
on Religious Expression and Religious Exercise
Noel G.
Villaroman, Monash University - Faculty of Law, Integrated Bar of the
Philippines, Center for Civil and Human Rights, Law and Religion Scholars
Network (LARSN)
The
Relevance of Aboriginality in Sentencing: Findings from Interviews in the ACT
Christina
Lewis, University of Canberra
Anthony
Hopkins, University of Canberra – Faculty of Law
Lorana
Bartels, University of Canberra - School of Law and Justice
Excerpt
from Mastering American Indian Law: Chapter 3 - Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian
Country
Angelique
Townsend EagleWoman, University of Idaho - College of Law
Stacy L.
Leeds, University of Arkansas School of Law
Land Rights
that Come with Cut-Off Dates: A Comparative Reflection on Restitution,
Aboriginal Title, and Historical Injustice
Edward
Cavanagh, University of Ottawa, University of the Witwatersrand
Grappling
at the Grassroots: Litigant-Efforts to Access Economic and Social Rights in
India
Jayanth K.
Krishnan, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Shirish
Naresh Kavadi, National Centre for Advocacy Studies
Azima
Girach, Centre for Social Justice
Dhanaji
Khupkar, Independent
Kalindi
Kokal, National Centre for Advocacy Studies
Satyajeet
Mazumdar, Centre for Social Justice
Ms. Nupur,
Centre for Social Justice
Gayatri
Panday, Centre for Social Justice
Aatreyee
Sen, JAGORI Grameen
Aqseer
Sodhi, Centre for Social Justice
Bharati
Takale Shukla, National Centre for Advocacy Studies
How Can
Traditional Knowledge Best Be Regulated? Comparing a Proprietary Rights
Approach with a Regulatory Toolbox Approach
Miranda Forsyth, Australian National University
(ANU) - Regulatory
The Center:
1- Conducts policy analysis relating to all aspects of Indigenous sovereignty, its exercise and recognition by other nations and governments;
2- Engages in analytical research focusing on the law, governance, and citizenship of Indigenous nations and peoples;
3- Provides technical assistance to Indigenous nations and governments;
4- Offers education and training on Indian law and policy issues;
5- Promotes a greater understanding of the law, governance, and history of the Haudenosaunee (the "People of the Longhouse").
